Jets general manager John Idzik and coach Rex Ryan refused to do the same on Tuesday. They both declined to confirm or deny the team's interest, and weren't even about to mumble that controversial name.

"We won't mention anyone by name, especially those on others rosters," Idzik said Tuesday at the NFL Meetings. "I can echo again what Woody meant, what we meant all along, is that we will explore any avenue, ANY avenue to bolster our roster, to improve our talent, to improve our depth. I think that is what was meant by that."

Unfortunately, Woody let the news out of the bag. And nothing the Eagles have done up to this point indicates they, in fact, intend on keeping the lethal wide receiver in Philadelphia.

Pairing Jackson with newly signed Eric Decker would give the Jets a very solid receiving corps. It would also be an expensive one.

Decker signed a five-year, $36 million deal with the Jets early in free agency. Jackson is scheduled to make almost $11 million this season. If he's released, he'll likely command a lucrative contract as well off a 1,300-yard season.

Teams don't generally invest in two high-priced receivers. Teams also don't generally have almost $30 million in cap room with not many players still available to spend it on.

Idzik reiterated Tuesday the Jets have a well-thought-out plan. He conceded it can support two very well compensated receivers.

"Depends on where you are at that moment in time, where your cap situation is," Idzik said. "There are a lot of variables in that … But is it possible? Yes, it's possible. It's possible to do that."

With that, the Jets general manager left open the possibility that his team could eventually land Jackson -- either by trade or free agency. Not much seems off the board at this point with the Jets trying to improve their roster.

Wide receiver is a position where a move seems likely. Coach Rex Ryan would actually bet on it if given the opportunity.

"I don't think we're done in that area," Ryan said Tuesday at the AFC Coaches Breakfast. "I don't. We've got a lot of draft picks. It's a deep draft class at that position. I'm not going to sit back. It might be in the sixth round, but we're not done.

"I think it's safe to say, I'll bet you anything we end up making another move at receiver somewhere along the line, if I'm a betting man."